Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free - John 8:32

Psalm 34

Psalm 34 A while back, we talked about the butterfly effect. We discussed it when the Israelites entered Jericho, which was when God finally fulfilled his promise of giving them “the promised land“ When they went in, he gave them instructions not to take anything for themselves, but there was one person who disobeyed, and […]

GOD’S WORD

OPEN IT: What experience or activity do you find the most delight in and why? Psalms 1:1-6 DIG INTO IT: Psalm 1:1-2 a) What three behaviors are mentioned in v.1 that a person will be blessed by if they avoid them? 1) Walk in _____________________ 2) Stand in ____________________ 3) Sit in _______________________ b) What […]

OUR PRAYERS 

1 Pet. 5:7; 2 Kings 20:1-6; Psalms 51:15:17  OPEN IT: I f you only had one more prayer request to make before your life was ended what would you ask for?  DIG INTO IT:  1. Read 1 Peter 5:7 and answer the following questions:  1 Peter 5:7. Cast all your anxiety on him because he […]

GOD’S WORD

OPEN IT: What experience or activity do you find the most delight in and why? Psalms 1:1-6 DIG INTO IT: a) What three behaviors are mentioned in v.1 that a person will be blessed by if they avoid them? 1) Walk in _____________________ 2) Stand in ____________________ 3) Sit in _______________________ b) What are some […]

AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE 

Psalms 95:1-7; Col. 2:6-7  OPEN IT:  What are the two things you are most grateful for and why?  DIG INTO IT:  1. Read Psalms 95:1-7 and answer the following questions:  1. Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. 2. Let us come before […]

Bible Study Habit 1

Psalms 1:2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. Core Habit #1: Engage the Bible Reading or listening to absorb the Bible is crucial for spiritual growth. Donald Whitney, a leading teacher on spiritual disciples, writes, “No Spiritual Discipline is more important than […]

Dwell Forever

Read Psalm 23 anyone want to recite? Recap from verse 5 Table suggests bounty Prepare suggests foresight and care Before me suggest a personal connection Presence of my enemy suggests protection Anoint my head is a commission from God for a job – God anoints with oil to place his seal on David/Us. He protects […]

Prepare a Table

Recap – been away so long Verse 1 – The Lord is MY shepherd – my rock, carries me, gathers me, guards me against evil, lays down his life for me, oversees my soul Verse 2 – Green pastures/blue water – green pastures sustaining/everlasting Verse 3 – Restores my soul – healing, rescue, repentance, purity […]

Walk Thru the Valley

Last week: Psalm 23:3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. He restores my soul – The word restores can have several meanings in the bible Healing – When a sheep got injured, the shepherd would treat its wounds until it returned to good health. How often […]

Restore My Soul

Review – The Lord is MY shepherd. He is MY rock He carries ME forever He gathers ME in his arms The evil one wants to attack ME, but he guards ME He lays down his life for ME He oversees MY soul I do not want – He gives me everything I need. Not […]